Work & Career

You spend a huge chunk of your life working. Mindfulness can make that time more focused, less draining, and more meaningful - whether you're dealing with a difficult boss, a packed calendar, or a career crossroads.
Why the Ego Is an Obstacle to Mindful Leadership
Focus & Attention
Why the Ego Is an Obstacle to Mindful Leadership 

Offering our full attention with those we lead is key to effective listening and communication in the workplace. Here’s how the inner “me voice” of ego can get in the way, and a simple way to practice leading with presence. Read More 

  • Rasmus Hougaard
  • April 27, 2022
Healthcare starts with self care
Expert Interviews
Healthcare Starts With Self-Care 

How Dr. Reena Kotecha and Mindful Medics support healthcare professionals so they can show up with compassion and optimal mental and emotional health. Read More 

  • Oyinda Lagunju
  • March 25, 2022
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Learn
Responding to the Pandemic From the Heart 

The Nurse Antigone is a play by nurses for nurses that offers compassionate space for our frontline healthcare workers to engage with the challenges they've faced during the pandemic. In this episode of the Real Mindful podcast, managing editor Stephanie Domet catches up with the event organizers. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 17, 2022
7 Ways for Leaders to Cultivate Self-Compassion
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
7 Ways for Leaders to Cultivate Self-Compassion 

Compassion is the emerging paradigm of great leadership, writes Georgina Miranda—yet the most challenging part may be cultivating compassion for ourselves. Here she offers practical ways leaders can show themselves the same kindness they wish to show others. Read More 

  • Georgina Miranda
  • March 16, 2022
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
5 Ways for Teachers to Take a Self-Compassion Break 

While working nonstop to help their students thrive, educators often end up neglecting their own well-being. High-school counsellor and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher Lisa Baylis offers a toolbox of simple practices for educators to offer themselves the same compassion they show in the classroom. Read More 

  • Lisa Baylis
  • March 9, 2022
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